Candelaria Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Candelaria is of Spanish origin, meaning 'candle' or 'light.' It evolved from the Latin 'Candelarum' and is associated with the Feast of Candlemas. The name reflects traits of warmth and spirituality, and it has seen popularity in Spanish-speaking cultures, especially related to religious contexts.
The name Candelaria is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Candelaria has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Candelaria' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1644th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1757th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3258th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3515th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3701st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4653rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5831st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Candelaria' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Candelaria"
Pronunciation
/kæn.dəˈlɛr.i.ə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Candelaria is derived from the Spanish word 'candelaria,' which relates to the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, also known as Candlemas, celebrated on February 2nd.
Meaning
candle, light
Language Evolution
Candelaria (Modern Spanish), Candelarum (Latin)
Historical Usage
Candelaria gained popularity as a given name in Spanish-speaking countries due to its association with religious celebrations and the veneration of the Virgin of Candelaria.
Variants & Derivatives
Cande, Candela
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Candelaria is perceived as a traditional and religious name, often associated with warmth and light.
Famous People
Candelaria Tinelli - Argentine television personality, Candelaria García - Mexican athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Candelaria"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Candelaria"
"Candelaria" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1644th of 9107 | 432 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1757th of 9204 | 391 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3258th of 12526 | 251 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3515th of 19264 | 295 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3701st of 27321 | 421 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4653rd of 35406 | 458 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5831st of 30306 | 257 |
Regional Popularity of "Candelaria" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Candelaria" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
36.86% 872nd/2366 |
50.44% 576th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
37.65% 886th/2353 |
68.33% 1057th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
47.98% 1369th/2853 |
78.05% 2166th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
59.52% 2094th/3518 |
38.23% 1546th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
52.19% 2711th/5194 |
28.78% 1818th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
53.82% 3936th/7313 |
39.06% 2915th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
87.73% 5985th/6822 |
63.62% 3993rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Candelaria"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Candelaria" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.